Charleston Guidebook
Food scene
Great coffee, breakfast or lunch spot with an adorable patio. This place is walking distance from our house and has great coffee, acai bowls, and sandwhiches!
56 locals recommend
Huriyali
401 Huger StGreat coffee, breakfast or lunch spot with an adorable patio. This place is walking distance from our house and has great coffee, acai bowls, and sandwhiches!
Just a few blocks from our home this place is a must visit when in Charleston. Leon's has the best fried chicken in town as well as great oysters on the half shell. Their outdoor patio is a great spot to enjoy the weather while sipping on a froze!
230 locals recommend
Leon's
698 King StJust a few blocks from our home this place is a must visit when in Charleston. Leon's has the best fried chicken in town as well as great oysters on the half shell. Their outdoor patio is a great spot to enjoy the weather while sipping on a froze!
Just a couple blocks from our house this adorable sandwhich and super spot is a great place for a casual bite to eat. They also have beer and wine to go if you would rather enjoy the meal back at our airbnb!
6 locals recommend
Berkeley's
624 1/2 Rutledge AvenueJust a couple blocks from our house this adorable sandwhich and super spot is a great place for a casual bite to eat. They also have beer and wine to go if you would rather enjoy the meal back at our airbnb!
A must visit for any bbq lovers, Lewis is known for their beef centric bbq and their amazing sides. While there will probably be a bit of a line to order, they have plenty of tables to sit at and a great bar to order a beverage while you wait.
186 locals recommend
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StA must visit for any bbq lovers, Lewis is known for their beef centric bbq and their amazing sides. While there will probably be a bit of a line to order, they have plenty of tables to sit at and a great bar to order a beverage while you wait.
One of our favorite Italian spots and walkable from our place! Reservations are highly encouraged.
37 locals recommend
Melfi's
721 King StOne of our favorite Italian spots and walkable from our place! Reservations are highly encouraged.
This is one of the best seafood restaurants in town. Try the lobster roll (the owners originate from Nantucket so it is top notch) or the tuna burger.
167 Raw does NOT take reservations and is very popular. Be prepared for a wait or try to go during off hours.
154 locals recommend
167 Raw
193 King StThis is one of the best seafood restaurants in town. Try the lobster roll (the owners originate from Nantucket so it is top notch) or the tuna burger.
167 Raw does NOT take reservations and is very popular. Be prepared for a wait or try to go during off hours.
Looking to purchase or enjoy in house some wine & charcuterie? Or maybe something heftier like a sandwhich or salad? This place is the perfect wine bar/cafe that has a great parisian vibe and is only a 2 minute drive from the airbnb.
28 locals recommend
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804 Meeting StLooking to purchase or enjoy in house some wine & charcuterie? Or maybe something heftier like a sandwhich or salad? This place is the perfect wine bar/cafe that has a great parisian vibe and is only a 2 minute drive from the airbnb.
Less than a 10 minute walk you will find amazing pastries and a few breakfast sandwich options. Menu changes daily and they often have a pop up brick oven pizza offering for lunch.
WELTONS TINY BAKESHOP
Less than a 10 minute walk you will find amazing pastries and a few breakfast sandwich options. Menu changes daily and they often have a pop up brick oven pizza offering for lunch.
On St. Phillip street about a 15 minute walk this is a great spot for breakfast or lunch with smoothies, sandwiches, avocado toast. They have great coffee and sell wine and beer as well.
Island Provisions - Downtown Charleston
On St. Phillip street about a 15 minute walk this is a great spot for breakfast or lunch with smoothies, sandwiches, avocado toast. They have great coffee and sell wine and beer as well.
A bit further down king you will find this coffee/breakfast/lunch shop that has plenty of interesting breakfast and lunch options including breakfast burritos and different breakfast toasts
112 locals recommend
The Daily
652 B King StA bit further down king you will find this coffee/breakfast/lunch shop that has plenty of interesting breakfast and lunch options including breakfast burritos and different breakfast toasts
This pork focused bbq spot might be one you’ve heard of since Rodney recently won a James Beard Award! His Charleston location is only a few blocks away and can be eaten on site or you can utilize their drive through option.
153 locals recommend
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King StreetThis pork focused bbq spot might be one you’ve heard of since Rodney recently won a James Beard Award! His Charleston location is only a few blocks away and can be eaten on site or you can utilize their drive through option.
About an 8 minute walk this restaurant serves amazing french food in an atmosphere that will transport you to a cafe in Paris. Reservations recommended but they often have bar seats first come first serve.
Maison
About an 8 minute walk this restaurant serves amazing french food in an atmosphere that will transport you to a cafe in Paris. Reservations recommended but they often have bar seats first come first serve.
This place also does not take reservations and gets very busy so get there right when it opens and be prepared to wait! They have a rotating menu and are primarily seafood focused.
50 locals recommend
Chubby Fish
252 Coming StThis place also does not take reservations and gets very busy so get there right when it opens and be prepared to wait! They have a rotating menu and are primarily seafood focused.
This has become one of our new favorite spots. They serve a rotating menu with locally sourced ingredients. Highly suggest the tasting menu. Reservations reocommended.
8 locals recommend
Chasing Sage
267 Rutledge AveThis has become one of our new favorite spots. They serve a rotating menu with locally sourced ingredients. Highly suggest the tasting menu. Reservations reocommended.
If you are here for a special occasion this is a great choice for an over the top seafood dinner. Try out one of their seafood towers or their fried oyster sliders. Reservations are typically needed several weeks out but try your luck at their bar!
165 locals recommend
The Ordinary
544 King StIf you are here for a special occasion this is a great choice for an over the top seafood dinner. Try out one of their seafood towers or their fried oyster sliders. Reservations are typically needed several weeks out but try your luck at their bar!
Drinks
Graft is the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine and some light bites while waiting for a table at Leon's. Plus - this wine bar is only a few blocks from the airbnb.
16 locals recommend
Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar
700b King StGraft is the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine and some light bites while waiting for a table at Leon's. Plus - this wine bar is only a few blocks from the airbnb.
Try some local Charleston beer at Revelry rooftop bar. Only a 2 minute car ride from our place.
150 locals recommend
Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy StTry some local Charleston beer at Revelry rooftop bar. Only a 2 minute car ride from our place.
This is a great spot to enjoy some day drinking and watch some football. Try their frozen irish coffee or the 'game changer' and if you're hungry, their wings can't be beat.
265 locals recommend
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StThis is a great spot to enjoy some day drinking and watch some football. Try their frozen irish coffee or the 'game changer' and if you're hungry, their wings can't be beat.
Brewery which is more casual and serves delicious pizzas
62 locals recommend
Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King StBrewery which is more casual and serves delicious pizzas
This is an amazing place to get a cocktail or try this breweries beer and sit on their phenomenal patio. Try one of their frozen cocktails and a bite to eat as their food is delicious.
142 locals recommend
Edmund's Oast
1081 Morrison DrThis is an amazing place to get a cocktail or try this breweries beer and sit on their phenomenal patio. Try one of their frozen cocktails and a bite to eat as their food is delicious.
Located on King right next to the Ordinary is a french restaurant and bar serving amazing cocktails. Their french onion soup is also great.
38 locals recommend
Felix Cocktails et Cuisine
550 King StLocated on King right next to the Ordinary is a french restaurant and bar serving amazing cocktails. Their french onion soup is also great.
The Belmont
511 King StSmall romantic cocktail bar located right on king street
Also located on king street this is more of a wine bar but they still have some great cocktails. They also have a pretty patio out back.
31 locals recommend
Vintage Lounge
545 King StAlso located on king street this is more of a wine bar but they still have some great cocktails. They also have a pretty patio out back.
Located on the rooftop of a hotel on Meeting street this place has a trendy retro vibe, great cocktails and good bites to snack on.
Little Palm
Located on the rooftop of a hotel on Meeting street this place has a trendy retro vibe, great cocktails and good bites to snack on.
Great no frills local spot to grab a drink with a large outdoor deck and they often have live music.
9 locals recommend
Container Bar
2130 Mt Pleasant StGreat no frills local spot to grab a drink with a large outdoor deck and they often have live music.
Great spot on King Street with amazing cocktails. Has a speakeasy vibe and a rooftop.
209 locals recommend
The Cocktail Club
479 King StGreat spot on King Street with amazing cocktails. Has a speakeasy vibe and a rooftop.
The sister ‘cocktail’ restaurant to 167 raw and located right around the corner. This spot does take reservations and has some great light bites as well. Cocktails here are great and so is the vibe.
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The sister ‘cocktail’ restaurant to 167 raw and located right around the corner. This spot does take reservations and has some great light bites as well. Cocktails here are great and so is the vibe.
It is well worth it to venture over the bridge and visit Shem Creek for some sunset drinks to enjoy on the water! This is our favorite spot to grab a cocktail and some light bites. Don't be surprised if you spot a dolphin or two!
138 locals recommend
Tavern & Table
100 Church StIt is well worth it to venture over the bridge and visit Shem Creek for some sunset drinks to enjoy on the water! This is our favorite spot to grab a cocktail and some light bites. Don't be surprised if you spot a dolphin or two!